just now
Idioms-
Exactly at this time, as in Harry isn't here just now; can he call you back? [Late 1600s]
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Only a moment ago, as in As she was saying just now, they are fully booked . [Early 1600s]
Example Sentences
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"It is a lot about preventive medicine just now because there are limited medical supplies in space but with commercial flights, there could be a higher medical risk."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“But at the end of the day, they’ve just now made essentially one of the biggest investments into fusion ever.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
"Some are rebuilding their houses, while others are just now getting the support they need to work and live," said board secretary Hsan Tun, 70.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“Equity markets are rightfully skittish just now, because all three factors are in play,” said Colas.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
“You didn’t happen to see a cat just now, did you?”
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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